The present paper proposes a methodology to design and manufacture optimized turbomachinery components by leveraging the\npotential of Topology Optimization (TO) andAdditiveManufacturing (AM).The method envisages the use of TOto define the best\nconfiguration of the rotoric components in terms of both static and dynamic behavior with a resultant reduction of overall weight.\nEventually, the topology-optimized component ismanufactured by using appropriatematerials that can guarantee validmechanical\nperformances.The proposed strategy has been applied to a 2D impeller used for centrifugal compressors to prove the effectiveness\nof a TO+AM-based approach. Although this approach has never been extensively used before to centrifugal compressors and\nexpanders, its application on rotor and stator componentsmight unlock several benefits: tuning the natural frequencies, a reduction\nin the stress level, and a lighter weight of the rotating part. These objectives can be reached alone or in combination, performing\na single analysis or a multiple analyses optimization. Finally, the introduction of AM technologies as standard manufacturing\nresources could bring sensible benefits with respect to the time to production and availability of components. Such aspects are\nessential in the Oil and Gas context, when dealing with new projects but also for service operations.
Loading....